Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung
$284,250–$473,750 year
On-siteWarsaw, Mazovia, Poland or Zug, Zug, Switzerland
Job Summary
Provide medical oversight and strategic clinical insight across study design, conduct, and data interpretation for oncology clinical programmes. Guide medical monitoring, safety oversight, and protocol development to ensure consistent application of clinical judgement and patient safety standards. Interpret complex clinical and safety data to inform programme-level decisions, while partnering with cross-functional teams to integrate physician expertise into study execution. Serve as a senior member of the Clinical Matrix Team, influencing study-level decisions and engaging with investigators, Key External Experts, and scientific leaders at advisory boards and forums. Mentor Medical Directors within the programme to support clinical capability and consistency in medical input.
Required Qualifications
- Medical degree
- Completion of advanced specialty training, fellowship or country-equivalent higher-level qualification in oncology, haematology, or a related specialty
- Clinical and pharmaceutical experience in oncology clinical development, with depth across multiple studies or programmes
- Experience in medical monitoring, safety evaluation, and clinical data interpretation across clinical studies
- Understanding of clinical development processes, GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory frameworks
- Experience operating within cross-functional matrix teams and contributing to complex clinical and programme-level decisions
Desired Qualifications
- Strong scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence internal and external audiences
- Deep experience in oncology clinical development across multiple studies or programmes, including Phase I–III
- Experience contributing to or leading aspects of regulatory interactions (e.g., IND, scientific advice, NDA/MAA)
- Demonstrated experience engaging with KEEs, advisory boards, and scientific communities in oncology
- Track record of scientific publications and congress presentations
- Deep understanding of oncology disease biology and the evolving treatment landscape across solid tumours and/or haematological malignancies
- Experience mentoring or providing oversight to other physicians within a clinical development organisation
- Experience contributing to clinical and technical diligence for business development opportunities
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